Tenuta dell'Ornellaia – Ornellaia 2012 – Tuscany Italy

Ornellaia 2012 is the estate’s Bolgheri red from a dry, sunny growing season. Its Cabernet-led blend combines generous fruit and a rounded texture with the concentration and structure associated with the estate’s flagship wine.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot
• Region / Appellation: Bolgheri DOC Superiore, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2012
• Aging: About 18 months in barriques (70% new), followed by 12 months in bottle before release
• Style: Dry, still red; Cabernet-led blend

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

The estate’s vintage assessment emphasizes fruit and spice, a broad palate and smoothly integrated tannins. The wine combines density with a rounded mouthfeel and a sustained finish, making it a good match for a substantial meal.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A generous interpretation of Ornellaia’s coastal Tuscan blend
• Four Bordeaux varieties brought together after separate vinification
• A rounded texture balanced by depth and a sustained finish

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Braised beef or short ribs
• Roast lamb with herbs
• Porcini mushroom pasta or aged Pecorino Toscano

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Ornellaia collectors exploring the 2012 vintage
✓ Drinkers who enjoy generous, polished Cabernet-based reds
✕ Not ideal if you prefer delicate reds with little oak influence